The top 5 Reinforced Plastics news stories of 2013

Catch up with our most popular stories of 2013. (Picture used under license from Shutterstock.com © donskarpo.)
Catch up with our most popular stories of 2013. (Picture used under license from Shutterstock.com © donskarpo.)
  1. "No credible evidence" that styrene exposure increases human cancer risk – US study The Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRCA) reported that a new study of nearly 16,000 styrene-exposed workers in the US composites industry finds "no credible evidence that styrene exposure increases risk from cancers of the lymphatic and hematopoietic tissue, pancreas, or lung.”  
  2. How to make a Formula One car – Red Bull video Red Bull Racing released a video looking at the manufacturing of carbon fibre composites for the team's 2013 F1 car.  
  3. 2014 Corvette Stingray features carbon fibre roof and hood General Motors introduced its seventh generation Chevrolet Corvette at the North American International Auto Show (NIAS) in Detroit in January. The vehicle features a carbon fibre composite hood and removable roof panels.  
  4. Volkswagen's fuel-efficient XL1 makes its UK debut Volkswagen’s XL1 two-seat diesel-electric hybrid car made its UK debut. The body of the 313 mpg, limited production vehicle is made largely of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).  
  5. Boeing launches 777X, features 787 Dreamliner composite wing technology Boeing officially launched its 777X programme at the 2013 Dubai Airshow in November. Described as the largest, most-efficient twin-engine jet in the world, the 777X features technologies developed for the 787 Dreamliner, including a composite wing.