Abstract: An electric water pump provided with a housing that includes a cover. The cover may extend from the sidewall and may be fixed to the volute. The cover may include a main portion, a first protrusion, extending from a first side of the main portion towards the impeller, and a second protrusion extending from a second side of the main portion, opposite the first side, towards the base member. The first and second protrusions may define a first aperture. The second protrusion may define a second aperture that may form a first communication passage. The first communication passage may be configured to receive a portion of the first flow of fluid from a first space, disposed between the impeller and the cover, and expel the same to towards the base member.

Abstract: A fluid storage system for a vehicle includes a splash shield formed to at least partially define a wheel cavity of the vehicle. At least one reservoir structure is integral with the splash shield. The at least one reservoir structure includes an interior cavity defining a volume for storing fluid. The splash shield and reservoir structure can be molded integrally or can be separate parts that are welded or otherwise coupled together.