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.
The Continental and Pirelli brands also were at or near the top of many of the lists. A Continental tire appeared in six of the seven lists, and was the top pick in the V-rated performance all-season category (Continental PureContact).Pirelli was listed in four of the seven, but led the UHP summer tire category (Pirelli P Zero). Continental tire appeared in six of the seven lists, and was the top pick in the V-rated performance all-season category (Continental PureContact). Pirelli was listed in four of the seven, but led the UHP summer tire category (Pirelli P Zero).