Abstract: A Vehicle Running Board having Integral Water Tank and Pumping System. The device functions as a vehicle running board, and is aesthetically appealing by integrating with the overall body design. In addition, the device has a hollow interior compartment within which liquid, such as water, can be stored. Furthermore, the device includes an integrated, internal pump for providing a pressurized liquid source for utility purposes. One or more ends of the running board compartment may have a see-through window in order to visually verify the liquid level within the interior compartment. Non-skid material may be adhered or embossed on one or more top surfaces of the device in order to aid in safe ingress to and egress from the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle hood-mounting arrangement includes a hinge member and an actuator for rotating the hinge member about a first axis of rotation. The hinge member is attached to a vehicle hood at a second axis of rotation. During rotation between a fully opened position and a fully closed position, the vehicle hood translates horizontally and forwardly. Preferably, the vehicle hood mounting arrangement also includes an H-shaped linkage for supporting and stabilizing the vehicle hood.