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One possible treatment for people with neurological problems ranging from brain trauma to multiple sclerosis may lie on the tip of the tongue.
In experiments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, neuroscientist Yuri Danilov and his colleagues have been studying for the past several years how electrical stimulation of the tongue can bring about dramatic improvements in people whose ability to balance, walk and stand has been damaged in ways that leave them virtually helpless without a walker or crutches.
Two major nerves - trigeminal nerve and cranial nerve - lie in the tip of the tongue. They wend their way to the back of the skull into the brain stem, which essentially performs a lot of unglamorous but essential housekeeping work, such as keeping us breathing, conscious, and our digestive system operating.
These nerves go to two important structures in the brain stem, the trigeminal nuclei complex and the solitary tract nucleus, Danilov explained.
"Stimulating these two major structures, we can reach any part of the brain," he said.
To reach the brain, a patient puts a small electronic device on the tongue, sending tens of millions of electrical impulses to the brain stem.
The sensation is like innumerable tiny droplets of water from a powerful showerhead. The technique is called cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation.
An hourlong session consists of 20 minutes of stimulation on the patient's tongue with the device, plus a number of exercises, including walking on a treadmill.
Two weeks of these experimental sessions have made an enormous difference for Alan Eppenbaugh, 50, of Rockford, Ill., who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000.
"It's life changing. I needed a walker when I started, and when I left I was walking on my own," he said.
In the month after his treatment, "I've learned to walk taller, and I can work a lot longer than I could," he said.
He added that he also is weaning himself off his medication.
Stuart Brandes, 69, of Monona also said the experimental approach has improved his life. Diagnosed 11 years ago with MS, Brandes underwent two weeks of training in Danilov's lab in April.
"My balance improved significantly, and my gait improved significantly as well. There were secondary improvements that were equally salutary," he said, noting that he found it much easier to bend over and put on his socks and shoes each morning. Uncontrolled muscle movements also were reduced.
Brandes continues to do several exercises that he learned in Danilov's lab to strengthen atrophied muscles.
But beyond those concrete changes, Brandes talked of his buoyed spirits.
"When you have MS you have a feeling of hopelessness," he said. "You see nothing except more misery. So maybe things don't have to get worse. It's the only thing that has offered me hope in these 11 years."
The concept is based on the thinking of the late Paul Bach-y-Rita of UW-Madison and involves substituting one sense for another, according to Kurt Kaczmarek, who works with Danilov at UW.
"That was part of another effort of Paul's to demonstrate brain plasticity, that the brain changes function as a result of working around injuries, such as stroke, traumatic injury, etc.," he said.
It was Bach-y-Rita who proposed using the tongue, which has a "fine sense of touch," Kaczmarek said.
Bach-y-Rita initially worked with vision, using a camera to transfer images to the tongue, whose projections reach through the brain stem to the area of the brain devoted to vision.
Maurice Ptito, a University of Montreal scientist, has been using this method to help blind people see.
"We were absolutely amazed by this," he said.
Blind people, via their tongues, were activating the same area of the brain as people who can see with their eyes, he said.
The blind, he said, can find objects accurately in space. When asked, they point to the location of the object whose picture is taken by the camera. They don't point to the tongue, which is being stimulated by electrical impulses.
Ptito has seen Danilov's work with neurologically damaged patients and is impressed by it.
"I think he has great results," he said.
The work with balance came about when Mitchell Tyler, a scientist who worked with Bach-y-Rita and now works with Danilov, developed an inner ear infection several years ago that severely damaged his sense of balance.
"For a week I couldn't tell where 'up' was," he says.
He proposed combining a device that measures orientation with the tongue stimulation to help people with such disorders. Tyler and Danilov worked together to understand the science and develop the technology that would correct balance problems.
"Basically, we're rewiring the brain," says Kaczmarek.
But the permanence of the rewiring remains a question.
Jim Haraughty, 50, of Madison was diagnosed with MS six years ago. Earlier this year he was treated in Danilov's lab and experienced "remarkable" effects. Previously he could not stand with his eyes closed. After the training, "I was able to stand on one leg with my eyes closed, and I could do that forever. I felt like an 18-year-old kid."
But in a July interview, he said those effects are starting to "drift away."
Indeed, the issue of permanence is a concern of Danilov, who said the results can be affected by things such as the degree of damage from disease or injury.
Patients may have to use the tongue stimulation device for years to keep themselves in "normal" shape, he said.


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Los Angeles — UCLA Anderson placed highest among all U.S. public universities in the Financial Times' inaugural ranking of the top 50 global Executive MBA programs.
In the Financial Times' rankings, published today, UCLA Anderson tops the list among public universities in the U.S., ranks 2nd in the "Aims Achieved" index, 7th best among all U.S. based programs (public and private), and 12th overall internationally. Additionally, UCLA Anderson ranks 5th in research quality of faculty, and 6th in current salary levels among EMBA graduates surveyed.
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Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, and Vice President for Compact Implementation for the Millennium Challenge Corporation Patrick C. Fine previewed the 2011 U.S. Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum at the Department of State on June 1. The event, known as the AGOA Forum, will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, on June 9-10.
Ambassador Marantis took the floor first. He said, "The AGOA Forum, as many of you know who have been involved in it before, is an amazing opportunity to gather together U.S. and African senior officials to really take stock of where we're going on our trade and investment relationship.
"As you all know, the U.S.-Africa trade and investment relationship rests on two very important pillars. The first one is AGOA, which has provided incredible access for exporters from Africa to take advantage of the many opportunities in our huge consumer market. AGOA opens up the U.S. markets at 98 percent of Africa's products, and it's -- there have been success story after success story of exporters and the employees that work for those exporters that have been able to take advantage and really build lives on the basis of the opportunities that have been provided under AGOA for products to be used here in the United States."
He continued, "...Another really important provision that we're working on as part of AGOA this summer is to ensure that when South Sudan becomes an independent country that it will be able to be eligible for AGOA benefits. That will require Congress to add South Sudan to the list of AGOA-eligible countries. And so those are two very important things that we hope to do in the course of the next upcoming weeks and months in order to make sure that AGOA works as well as it can and to reaffirm our important commitment to Africa under AGOA.""We also plan to talk to our African counterparts next week about AGOA generally -- what have we learned from the past 11 years of AGOA, what's worked well, what hasn't worked well. And we're going to need to really have an very in-depth and candid conversation as we look towards a seamless renewal of AGOA when it expires in 2015. So that's one pillar of our relationship, our trade and investment relationship with Africa that we will have extensive conversations next week in Lusaka.
"The other pillar, which is as important, is trade capacity building. And AGOA opens the door to the U.S. economy. But with an open door, exporters need help in being able to avail themselves of the opportunities that AGOA provides. That's why trade capacity building is so important. We -- through USAID, we fund four hubs around Sub-Saharan Africa, and these -- trade hubs is what they're called -- are what help African exporters learn how to take advantage of AGOA. They learn how to market their products in the United States, they learn what types of products are most commercially viable in the United States. And through the work of these hubs, we've developed -- have been able to work very closely with various countries throughout the continent to really develop some very interesting and exciting products that have benefited from AGOA."
In conclusion, he said, "...[T]he challenge that we have -- and this is going to be a fundamental element of our discussions next week -- is how can we work together bilaterally with our African partners as well as regionally through the regional economic communities to help increase the diversification of what Africa sends to the United States under AGOA.
"So we're really excited about the forum next week. It's an opportunity for Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Kirk to meet with their counterparts. It's an opportunity for me, for Ambassador Carson, for all of the agencies that are going to be there, to work with our counterparts in various -- and our various African partners -- to really see how we can take the trade and investment relationship that we've developed under AGOA to the next level, and that's our goal next week, and we're very excited about it."
After Ambassador Marantis delivered remarks, Assistant Secretary Carson took the floor. He first discussed his recent travels. Assistant Secretary Carson said, "I returned Monday from Nigeria, where I had the honor to lead the presidential delegation to the inauguration of President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria's new president. That event signified substantial progress in Nigeria's democratic development and a new beginning for the Nigerian people. We in Washington look forward to working with President Jonathan and the people of Nigeria to help them build on the 2011 elections to create a just, strong, and more prosperous future for all of Nigerians.
"I would also like to draw your attention to the current situation in Southern Sudan. The United States condemns the offensive operations being undertaken by the Sudanese Armed Forces in and around Abyei town and the presidential decree dissolving the Abyei administration. The actions being taken by the Government of Sudan are blatant violations of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of January 2005, and they threaten to undermine the mutual commitment of the CPA parties to avoid returning to war. We call on President Bashir and First Vice President Salva Kiir to meet immediately and to agree on a way forward that restores calm, upholds the CPA, and recommits both sides to negotiated political settlements on the future of Abyei."
Assistant Secretary Carson then turned to AGOA. He said, "...AGOA is an important part of the overall engagement of the United States with Africa. We seek to help the nations of Sub-Saharan Africa become important partners in the global economy, and the trade opportunities offered under AGOA provide the means to help that happen. Just as Africa can profit from taking further advantage of AGOA opportunities, stronger economies and markets in Africa offer opportunities for American companies and workers as well.
"In 2010, AGOA-eligible countries exported some $44 billion in products to the United States, although petroleum products continue to account for the largest portion of AGOA imports with some 91 percent of the share of overall AGOA imports. The program has also helped promote new non-traditional and value-added exports from Africa. This includes products such as apparel, footwear, processed agricultural products, and other manufactured goods. Increased trade is one of the fastest ways to expand economic growth, spur development, and reduce poverty across Africa. Building effective regional trade relationships promotes overall economic growth and contribute to increased U.S.-African trade.
"AGOA plays an important role in the Administration's priorities in Africa and helps support regional economic integration and provides incentives for beneficiary countries to improve their overall investment climates, reduce corruption, improve infrastructure, and harmonize trade standards to help them become more competitive in the global marketplace. We strongly support AGOA and look forward to working with African countries to strengthen the AGOA relationship between the United States and Africa."
Finally, Mr. Patrick Fine discussed the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and one of the resources that the U.S. government has for supporting increased trade and investment in Africa with the United States and with other parts of the world. He said, "For those of you who aren't familiar with the MCC, we are a development agency of the U.S. government that focuses on reducing poverty through economic growth, so our focus is very pertinent to the objectives of AGOA. We provide development assistance through a non-traditional approach, and by non-traditional, what I mean is we have a specific focus -- economic growth. We have a selective process where countries have to qualify in order to be eligible for MCC financing. That process is rigorous and it;s done by -- through independent third-party indices. We have -- and that selection process creates very powerful incentives for governments to improve their policy performance, and that -- I'll say a word about that, because that's very important to creating the environment that supports increased trade and investment.
"We put a very strong emphasis on country ownership. So countries are responsible for preparing investment ideas and submitting them to us once they're deemed eligible, and for implementing the programs themselves. That also creates a powerful incentive for good performance in carrying out the programs."
He continued, "...[T]here are two principal ways where MCC serves as a very powerful resource for supporting the objectives of AGOA. One is through the incentives that I mentioned, that create powerful incentives for good policy performance to create the business environments that allow businesses to flourish and allow African countries to provide the kind of environment that attracts private investment so that it can be responsive to the incentives that are created by AGOA for exporting to the U.S.
"An example from Cape Verde, which was the first country we had a compact with, is that their -- Cape Verde is the second or third best performer in terms of business environment in Africa, and much of the reforms that they've undertaken were specifically done to qualify for MCC assistance. So you can see it's a strong influence to getting the kind of environment that supports business activity.
"Aside from the incentives, the way that African countries have chosen to use MCC financing is in large part to invest in infrastructure that supports exporting and supports investment. For example, African nations are using MCC financing to build ports in Benin and in Cape Verde, to build an airport in Mali, to build roads in Tanzania. Those investments provide the basis within the country for business to grow, for products to move, and for the countries themselves to have the capacity to take advantage of the incentives that are provided for under AGOA. It works very well in combination with other parts of the U.S. Government, with our interagency partners, with USAID. Ambassador Marantis mentioned the trade capacity work that USAID has been doing."
In conclusion, he said, "...[W]e're particularly excited about this AGOA being in Zambia, because we're in the process of developing a program with Zambia right now. We expect that program to be finalized within this calendar year, and our CEO, Daniel Yohannes, is going to be going out to the AGOA Forum and he'll be participating there."
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Retired University of Colorado physics professor Al Bartlett has given his famous overpopulation lecture at least 1,600 times.
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CU's Environmental Center is now preparing for the day when he is no longer able to give the famed lecture as Bartlett -- who turned 90 in March -- has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Over the past few months, Bartlett has consulted with Susan Beckett, the Energy Program Manager with CU's Environmental Center who is helping lead the effort to train people on how to give the lecture: "Arithmetic, Population and Energy."
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"I think Dr. Bartlett was a pioneer in that he started talking about growth and its implications at a time when nobody else would," she said.
The group will also be using Bartlett's famed projector slides and replicating them in a digital format.
A year ago, the world's population surpassed 7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Bartlett has explained that population rates in developing countries are three to four times higher than U.S. rates -- but the United States has a higher per capita consumption of energy and resources.
Bartlett is a Professor Emeritus of Nuclear Physics from CU, where he joined the faculty in 1950. He was President of the American Association of Physics Teachers in 1978 and in 1981 he received their Robert A. Millikan Award for his scholarly contributions to physics education.
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The driver's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure. Upper interior intrusion measured 17-19 cm at the upper hinge pillar and instrument panel. Lower interior intrusion measured as much as 21 cm at the hinge pillar and 20 cm at the footrest. The steering column was pushed back 7 cm toward the driver.
Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left lower leg would be likely in a crash of this severity. Injuries to the left thigh and right lower leg would be possible.
The driver door hinges were torn apart and the door opened at the front, which shouldn't happen because the driver could be partly or completely ejected from the vehicle. The dummy's head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 11 cm to the right, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag deployed.
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The Fiat 500 was introduced in the 2012 model year. Two tests of a 2012 Fiat 500 were conducted. In the first test, forces recorded on the dummy's head were high when it hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Postcrash investigation revealed that a steel cross tube in the seat structure was pulled out at one end and contributed to the seat pitching forward during the crash and the dummy's head moving too far forward into the airbag. In response, Fiat Chrysler modified the seat structure to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes beginning with cars manufactured after July 2011. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
In the second test of a car built after the seat modifications were in place, forces on the dummy's head were reduced, but the driver door unlatched. Because the front end structure of the car was not affected by the seat modifications or the door opening, structure ratings are based on both tests.
Postcrash investigation indicates that the door opening occurred because the dummy's arm broke the interior door handle, and the access hole for a bolt at the dummy's elbow engaged and activated the door latch. The door opening in the second test is an artifact of the dummy arm construction. Therefore, it is unlikely that in an actual crash the door latch would be activated.
Measures taken from the neck and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the head when the dummy hit the steering wheel through the frontal airbag indicate that head injuries would be possible. Forces on the right foot indicate that foot injuries would also be possible.
Dummy movement appeared to be well controlled even though the driver door opened. The driver side curtain and side torso airbags deployed during the crash. During rebound, the dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag.
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Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
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2010 GMC Acadia ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
The GMC Acadia offers the utility of a big SUV with the refinement and fuel-efficiency of a car. The Acadia is a crossover SUV, meaning it looks like a truck but it uses unibody construction like a car. Crossovers have been gaining in popularity because they make so much sense for so many families, but what sets the Acadia apart is its size: It's big, similar in size to the GMC Yukon and Chevy Tahoe, both inside and out.
The Acadia can seat seven or eight, and it can carry a lot of cargo. Yet it offers a fuel economy advantage of three-to-five miles per gallon over a Yukon, a benefit of its lighter weight and more efficient powertrain. We've think the Acadia delivers what most people want from a full-size SUV. For starters, it's big and roomy inside. The driver sits high off the ground and has a commanding view of the road. There are three rows of seating, and rear-seat DVD entertainment is available.
The only places where the Acadia falls short of truck-based SUVs are in heavy-duty towing or for slogging through military-grade muck. Properly equipped, the GMC Acadia can tow 5,200 pounds, while a Yukon is rated to pull 7,500 pounds or more. Based on the Sierra full-size pickup, the Yukon can handle rugged terrain that the Acadia cannot. The Acadia offers all-wheel drive for capability in stormy or snowy weather and it's fine for unpaved roads, but it's not meant for true off-road use. That's plenty for most people.
On the road, the Acadia offers superb driving manners, whether on country roads, rough city streets or pock-marked freeways. It absorbs rough pavement in a soothing manner and takes corners reassuringly for such a large vehicle. It handles better and is smoother than a Yukon and other truck-based SUVs. GMC's 288-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 is responsive and sophisticated and supplies good acceleration performance. Its six-speed automatic transmission is smooth and efficient, further aiding fuel economy.
Three rows of seats provide room for seven or eight, though it's more comfortable with six. Two adults and two or three children plus their belongings can be carried with ease. The Acadia comes loaded with comprehensive safety equipment, including side-curtain airbags that provide head protection, side-impact airbags for torso protection and StabiliTrak electronic stability control and other active safety features that can help the driver avoid accidents.
For 2010, the changes are few. There are available 20-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels, USB connectivity in the center console, a Yukon Denali-style roof rack and an available Cashmere interior.
The 2010 GMC Acadia comes in SL, SLE and up-level SLT trim levels, and each is available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
Acadia SL ($31,740) and SL AWD ($33,740) come with cloth upholstery, air conditioning with rear controls, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power outside mirrors, power windows, programmable door locks with remote keyless entry, four-way manually adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, three-passenger 60/40 split second-row bench seat, three-passenger 60/40 split third-row bench seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with XM Satellite Radio, automatic headlamps, daytime running lights, rear spoiler, roof rails and P255/65R18 tires on painted aluminum wheels. Acadia SLE ($34,365) and SLE AWD ($36,365) add remote start, power driver's and front passenger's seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, power liftgate, fog lamps and rear park assist. Options include a trailering package ($525), a DVD rear-seat entertainment system ($2,305), dual headrest DVD player ($2,010), advanced remote start ($265), and the Hit The Road package ($1,015) with splash guards, cross roof rails and chrome assist steps.
Acadia SLT ($38,085) and SLT AWD ($40,085) upgrade to leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, heated front seats, a more sophisticated Bose stereo with rear radio controls, driver information center, outside temperature display, compass, a Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, universal garage-door opener, turn signals integrated into the outside mirrors and P265/60HR19 tires on machined alloy wheels. Options include the Preferred Package ($1,350) with eight-way power driver's and four-way power front passenger's seats, express power front windows, heated outside mirrors, trailering equipment, heavy-duty cooling, and P255/55HR20 tires on chrome-clad alloy wheels; DVD rear-seat entertainment ($1,445); navigation ($1,890); sunroof ($1,400); second-row console ($300); leather and climate-controlled second and third rows ($650); and the Technology Package ($1,000 with head-up display, cargo-area audio system and HID projector low-beam headlamps.
Safety features include dual frontal airbags, side-curtain airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger, OnStar, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, traction control, and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. Optional all-wheel drive enhances safety on slippery surfaces.
OnStar uses a global positioning system and an extra-powerful cellular telephone to put the driver in touch with the OnStar center, which can tell where the vehicle is located and send help or provide other assistance. Should the airbags deploy, the system can automatically notify the OnStar center that an accident has occurred and where the vehicle is located so it can then send help. OnStar service is free for the first year but after that requires a subscription fee.
At 201.1 inches overall, the GMC Acadia is a lot longer than a Ford Explorer. The Acadia shares its basic mechanical components with the Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse.
The exterior design team for the Acadia managed to give a relatively large vehicle a look that has moved away from bulky without sacrificing a kind of active grace. The rounded front end features a bright grille surround framing a prominent GMC emblem. Distinctively curved headlight clusters give the Acadia a slightly startled expression. Projector beams are standard; high-intensity discharge headlights are optional. Small round fog lights nestle below. The front bumper is massive, but this is camouflaged somewhat by its black color and by a bright strip at the top.
Most noticeable from the side are the rounded fender flares and a horizontal character line that sets out to connect them but disappears into the doors instead. Tasteful bright trim and polished aluminum roof rails add visual interest. The shape of the Acadia is aerodynamically efficient (for an SUV), with a drag coefficient of 0.344. Power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard on all models. Body-color outside mirrors with integrated turn signals are standard on SLT, with a power-folding function available as an option.
From the rear, the Acadia looks like a generic crossover SUV, accented by interesting two-tone taillight clusters and quad exhaust tips.
The 18-inch wheels and tires that come standard are a good choice for the Acadia, offering the best ride quality, but it's also available with 19-inch and 20-inch wheels. The Acadia has the visual mass to support the big-diameter wheels, but the bright 20-inchers are too dazzling for our tastes.
The Acadia SLT has a handsome and upscale look. The designers of the Acadia stayed away from cheap-looking plastic and bargain-basement cloth, but did not lose track of basic functionality. The heating and cooling controls are easy to find and use. The instruments are legible, not lost in some fussy attempt at a complex design. Big cupholders and a deep bin between the front seats are welcome, but the pockets on the inside door panels are too narrow for any meaningful storage.
The front seats are wide and comfortable. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes, making it easy for drivers tall and short to get comfortable. As with any SUV, the driver sits high, with a good view down the road. But visibility to the rear isn't great, requiring care when backing up. We recommend opting for ultrasonic rear park assist, which can detect objects out of the driver's line of sight. We further recommend getting the rearview camera, which projects its image on the navigation screen or the rearview mirror. The smaller image on the rearview mirror is right in your line of sight when looking at the rearview mirror to back up. However, in a messy Chicago winter, the camera lens became speckled with dirt and salt, making the small image on the rearview mirror hard to see. A larger image on a navigation screen would have been easier to see and more helpful.
Eight-passenger seating comes standard, with a 60/40 split bench in the second row that can accommodate three people. The up-level models have second-row captain's chairs, which cut passenger capacity to seven but are more comfortable. Either model can be ordered with the other seating arrangement. This is an important choice that deserves careful consideration: Models with second-row captain's chairs are less functional for hauling cargo.
The specifications list second-row legroom as 36.9 inches. To provide a little more flexibility, the Acadia's second row slides fore and aft a total of four inches. According to GM, those 36.9 inches are measured with the seat roughly in the middle of that range. We found that with the second row in the rearmost position a six-foot adult can be comfortable in the driver's seat while another six-footer can be seated directly behind without being cramped.
Getting to the third row involves using what GM calls its Smart Slide feature. A handle moves the second row up and out of the way. It didn't work particularly well for us on an early model Acadia we tested, but we found it to be easy to use on other GM models. Give it a try yourself at the dealership; it shouldn't take too long to figure out.
As in most vehicles, the Acadia's third row is best suited for small children. But here is the fine print when GMC says the Acadia is a seven- or eight-passenger vehicle: GM assumes three people are sitting in the third row, which has about nine inches less hip room than the second row. Putting three children back there will be possible, but three adults won't fit. Two adults will fit, though, with good head room and adequate leg room. Just don't plan to keep them back there on long trips because the low seat bottoms lack thigh support.
Cargo capacity is generous, with 24.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. That's more than the trunk space of a mid-size sedan and measurably more than what's offered by the Honda Pilot or Ford Explorer. A small plastic-lined bin below the floor of the Acadia's cargo compartment is perfect for carrying messy stuff.
More cargo capacity is revealed by folding down the back seats. The third row folds down easily, and a strap is used to pull it back up. It is not an upper-body workout but does require effort. With the third row folded down the Acadia's cargo-carrying advantage continues with nearly 69 cubic feet of space. One nice feature is that lowering the second or third rows on the Acadia does not require removing the head restraints. When the second and third rows are folded the cargo area is almost flat, and there is a cavernous 115.9 cubic feet of cargo volume. In all cargo dimensions, the Acadia offers ample and generous capacity and outstrips many competitors, including the Pilot and the Explorer.
Driving Impression
The GMC Acadia is big and heavy, but the engineers have done a good job of concealing its size when it comes to driving.
The steering isn't so heavy that any serious effort is required, even in a parking lot, but it offers enough weight that it doesn't feel disconnected, either. It quickly gives the driver a feeling of confidence about where the vehicle is heading and how it will respond. The Acadia turns into corners responsively and feels locked down and stable on the freeway. Drive it harder and there is no denying it's a big, heavy vehicle. An Acadia SLT with AWD weighs nearly 5,000 pounds. That's about 750 pounds lighter than a Yukon or Tahoe, but it's about 500 pounds heavier than a Honda Pilot.
The Acadia uses independent suspension in the front and rear, just like most modern cars, and this provides a well-rounded blend of ride and handling. Bumps, tar strips and potholes are felt but only distantly, without the slam-bam jarring that is part of life in a truck-based SUV. If you're used to driving a traditional SUV, the Acadia will be much more smooth and refined. The Acadia feels strong and rigid and it doesn't quiver on bumps. Unwanted body motions are nicely controlled, so there isn't a sloppy feeling. The brake feel is firm, and that makes it easy to modulate the brakes in heavy traffic, shaving off a lot of speed or just a little bit.
StabiliTrak, GM's electronic stability control system, comes standard and can help the driver maintain control on slippery surfaces. The system uses sensors to tell if the front or rear of the vehicle is sliding and corrects for the skid. If the system detects a possible rollover, it reacts to help prevent that as well.
The all-wheel drive system is permanently engaged and does not require the driver to do anything but drive. A computer sends the power to where it can do the most good. GM calls it Intelligent AWD, which essentially means that it manages front-to-rear torque distribution to enhance stability and control.
Those who wonder whether a V6 is enough engine to handle such a big vehicle have a valid concern, but the Acadia's V6 is a relatively new engine, with variable-valve timing, and it is powerful, efficient and flexible. It is rated at 288 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 270 pound-feet of torque at 3400 rpm. That's considerably more than most other V6 engines and roughly comparable to some V8 powerplants. The towing capacity is 5,200 pounds.
In addition, the Acadia benefits from a six-speed automatic transmission, which means the vehicle responds quickly to the gas pedal while also providing better fuel economy than in a vehicle with fewer gears.
On the road, the Acadia's powertrain is impressive. The six-speed automatic is quick to downshift, while upshifts aren't jerky. We found the V6 to be more than up to the task; acceleration is more than adequate with one or two adults aboard, and the Acadia has no problem keeping up with traffic.
EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2010 Acadia all-wheel drive is 16/23 mpg City/Highway. The front-wheel-drive Acadia is rated 17/24 mpg.
The GMC Acadia offers the people and cargo hauling capability of a full-size SUV with significantly better fuel efficiency and comfort. The Acadia can carry up to eight people in comfort. On the road, it's smooth and handles well. With its pleasant road manners, considerable space and admirable fuel economy, the Acadia is a far better choice than traditional SUVs for anyone who doesn't need to tow a heavy trailer.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell reported from Chicago, with John Katz in Pennsylvania.
Model Lineup
GMC Acadia SL ($31,740); SL AWD ($33,740); SLE ($34,365); SLE AWD ($36,365); SLT ($38,085); SLT AWD ($40,085).
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Options As Tested
Preferred Equipment Package ($1,350), eight-way power driver's seat, four-way power passenger's seat, auto-dimming rearview and driver's side mirrors, heated power-folding exterior mirrors, automatic up/down driver's power window, trailering equipment and P255/55HR20 tires on chrome-clad alloy wheels.
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GMC Acadia SLT AWD ($40,085).The GMC Acadia crossover utility vehicle combines the smooth ride and responsive handling of a car with the cargo capability and high seating position of a traditional truck-based sport utility vehicle. The interior features two front bucket seats and two different seating configurations for the second and third row seats, accommodating a maximum of eight passengers. A direct injection 3.6-liter V6 engine is mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Acadia comes in four trim levels: SLE-1, the new for 2010 SLE-2, SLT-1 and SLT-2. Each trim is available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. An extensive list of safety features come standard; these include: side curtain overhead airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, anti-lock brakes, and electronic traction and stability control. For 2010, the GMC Acadia receives the new SLE-2 trim, larger standard wheels and tires on the SLT trims, new exterior colors and USB equipped radios.
1845 Route 9
Toms River, Nj. 08753
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