Wright Pulsar 2

Wright Pulsar
A Wright Pulsar 2 on VDL SB200 in service with Arriva Shires & Essex
Arriva Southern Counties Wright Pulsar 2 on VDL SB200 interior
Overview
Manufacturer	Wrightbus
Body and chassis
Doors	1 or 2 doors
Floor type	Low floor Low entry
Chassis	VDL SB200
Powertrain
Engine	Cummins ISBe Hydrogen fuel cell
Capacity	44 seated, 28 standing 72 overall
Dimensions
Length	11900mm
Width	2500mm
Height	3000mm
Chronology
Predecessor	Wright Commander

The Wright Pulsar is a single-decker bus body that was built by Wrightbus in Ballymena of Northern Ireland for the VDL SB200 lightweight single-decker bus chassis between 2006 and 2014.

In total, 657 Pulsars were built. Arriva were the main customer for the Pulsar, with large number of Pulsars entering service at their Kent Thameside, North West, Midlands and Yorkshire divisions. First London purchased eight hydrogen-powered Pulsars. Additionally, a number of independent operators also purchased Pulsars. A double-decker version of the Pulsar was also produced, known as the Pulsar Gemini.

The Pulsar was launched at the 2006 Euro Bus Expo as the replacement for the Commander. It was also intended to replace the VDL SB120 based Cadet midibus; however, no shorter Pulsars have been built.

First London took delivery of eight hydrogen-powered VDL SB200s with modified first generation Pulsar bodywork in 2010 and 2013; these were the last first generation Pulsars built. The hydrogen fuel pods are fitted to the whole length of the roof on top of the buses.

The second generation Pulsar, known as the Pulsar 2, was launched in 2009. The Pulsar 2 features facelifted front and rear ends to match the new Eclipse 2.