And the solar industry is poised to keep growing in the decades to come. In 2006, only about 30,000 homes had solar panels. Back then, it cost $9 per watt of power generated by solar panels. Today, it's just $3.79 per watt.The panels have increased in efficiency since then, too.nd the solar industry is poised to keep growing in the decades to come. In 2006, only about 30,000 homes had solar panels. Back then, it cost $9 per watt of power generated by solar panels. Today, it's just $3.79 per watt.
Continental Tire got its start in 1871 in Hanover, Germany, manufacturing and selling soft rubber products like hot water bottles, as well as bicycle and carriage tires.In 1904, the company patented the world's first car tire with a tread pattern.ontinental Tire got its start in 1871 in Hanover, Germany, manufacturing and selling soft rubber products like hot water bottles, as well as bicycle and carriage tires.
General Acquisition, Inc mounts a hostile takeover. April 1987 Continental AG Buys General Tire On April 23, Continental AG of Hannover, West Germany, expressed an interest in General Tire and began to visit company facilities. On June 29, GenCorp and Continental signed an agreement for the sale of General Tire. Continental acquired General Tire, including related domestic and foreign operations, from GenCorp. The sale was finalized October 30, 1987.