Wright Pulsar

Wright Pulsar
Arriva North West Wright Pulsar bodied VDL SB200 in Bolton in May 2013
Overview
ManufacturerWrightbus
Production2006 - 2014
AssemblyBallymena, Northern Ireland
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeLow floor
Low entry
ChassisVDL SB200
RelatedWright Pulsar Gemini
Powertrain
EngineCummins ISBe
Hydrogen fuel cell
Dimensions
Length11.90 metres
Width2.50 metres
Height3.00 metres
Chronology
PredecessorWright Commander

The Wright Pulsar was a single-decker bus body built on the VDL SB200 single-decker bus chassis by Wrightbus between 2006 and 2014.

A total of 639 Pulsars were built. Arriva was the main customer, with large numbers entering service at its 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 as the Pulsar Gemini.