{"id":1840177,"date":"2026-03-18T03:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1840177"},"modified":"2026-03-18T03:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:44:59","slug":"porsche-patents-a-gearbox-that-works-as-both-a-manual-and-an-automatic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1840177","title":{"rendered":"Porsche Patents a Gearbox That Works as Both a Manual and an Automatic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F17%2Ftwporsche-patents-shift-by-wire-gearbox-with-simulated-manual.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Automotive\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Mar 17, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">HB Team<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none 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of a Porsche shift-by-wire transmission shifter offering both simulated manual and automatic modes\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Daniel Pullen\/Future Publishing\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":\"Shop Now\"}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F17%2Fporsche-patents-shift-by-wire-gearbox-with-simulated-manual-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Daniel Pullen\/Future Publishing\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Automotive<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porsche has filed a new patent for a shift-by-wire transmission gear selector that can operate as both a traditional manual and a standard automatic<\/li>\n<li>The setup allows drivers to toggle between an H-pattern manual mode with a clutch pedal and a conventional automatic drive mode<\/li>\n<li>The design is conceptually similar to the transmission used in the Koenigsegg CC850 but focuses on an electronic driver interface rather than the physical gearbox itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Porsche is exploring an innovative way to keep the manual transmission alive in an increasingly automated and electrified automotive landscape. According to a recently published filing with the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Stuttgart-based automaker has designed a shift-by-wire gear selector that seamlessly transitions between a traditional H-pattern manual and a standard automatic mode.<\/p>\n<p>The patent describes a system where the driver can shift the lever forward and backward to cycle through standard automatic modes like Drive, Neutral, and Reverse. For a more engaging driving experience, the lever can be moved left and right into a dedicated H-pattern mode. In this manual setting, drivers would select numbered gears and operate a simulated clutch pedal, much like a conventional mechanical manual gearbox. Because the system relies on electronic signals rather than a physical linkage to the transmission, electric motors and springs are used to artificially recreate the tactile resistance and feedback of mechanical gear shifts.\n<\/p>\n<p>While the concept draws immediate comparisons to the highly complex Engage Shift System found in the multi-million-dollar Koenigsegg CC850 hypercar, Porsche\u2019s execution appears to be distinctly different. Rather than engineering an intricate multi-clutch gearbox that physically switches mechanical profiles, Porsche\u2019s patent focuses purely on the driver interface. This shift-by-wire approach means the simulated manual shifter could theoretically be paired with any underlying drivetrain, whether it is a traditional torque-converter automatic, a dual-clutch transmission (PDK), or even a fully electric powertrain.\n<\/p>\n<p>Developing and implementing such a system for mass-market sports cars presents a significant challenge. Unlike Koenigsegg, which can absorb extreme research and development costs into the price tags of ultra-exclusive hypercars, Porsche would need to make the technology financially viable across a more accessible lineup with tighter pricing constraints. Furthermore, the company already produces highly refined manual and PDK gearboxes, meaning this new dual-purpose shifter would need to prove its worth to both driving purists and everyday commuters. As with all patents, it remains to be seen whether this switchable gearbox interface will eventually make its way into future production vehicles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6693066\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Investors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6692334\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Factor Bikes and Bugatti Unveil the $23,599 USD Bugatti Factor ONE Aero Road Bike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porsche has filed a new patent for a shift-by-wire transmission gear selector that can operate as both a traditional manual and a standard automatic<\/li>\n<li>The setup allows drivers to toggle between an H-pattern manual mode with a clutch pedal and a conventional automatic drive mode<\/li>\n<li>The design is conceptually similar to the transmission used in the Koenigsegg CC850 but focuses on an electronic driver interface rather than the physical gearbox itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Porsche is exploring an innovative way to keep the manual transmission alive in an increasingly automated and electrified automotive landscape. According to a recently published filing with the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Stuttgart-based automaker has designed a shift-by-wire gear selector that seamlessly transitions between a traditional H-pattern manual and a standard automatic mode.<\/p>\n<p>The patent describes a system where the driver can shift the lever forward and backward to cycle through standard automatic modes like Drive, Neutral, and Reverse. For a more engaging driving experience, the lever can be moved left and right into a dedicated H-pattern mode. In this manual setting, drivers would select numbered gears and operate a simulated clutch pedal, much like a conventional mechanical manual gearbox. Because the system relies on electronic signals rather than a physical linkage to the transmission, electric motors and springs are used to artificially recreate the tactile resistance and feedback of mechanical gear shifts.\n<\/p>\n<p>While the concept draws immediate comparisons to the highly complex Engage Shift System found in the multi-million-dollar Koenigsegg CC850 hypercar, Porsche\u2019s execution appears to be distinctly different. Rather than engineering an intricate multi-clutch gearbox that physically switches mechanical profiles, Porsche\u2019s patent focuses purely on the driver interface. This shift-by-wire approach means the simulated manual shifter could theoretically be paired with any underlying drivetrain, whether it is a traditional torque-converter automatic, a dual-clutch transmission (PDK), or even a fully electric powertrain.\n<\/p>\n<p>Developing and implementing such a system for mass-market sports cars presents a significant challenge. Unlike Koenigsegg, which can absorb extreme research and development costs into the price tags of ultra-exclusive hypercars, Porsche would need to make the technology financially viable across a more accessible lineup with tighter pricing constraints. Furthermore, the company already produces highly refined manual and PDK gearboxes, meaning this new dual-purpose shifter would need to prove its worth to both driving purists and everyday commuters. As with all patents, it remains to be seen whether this switchable gearbox interface will eventually make its way into future production vehicles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6693066\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Investors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6692334\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Factor Bikes and Bugatti Unveil the $23,599 USD Bugatti Factor ONE Aero Road Bike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Automotive\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Mar 17, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">HB Team<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porsche has filed a new patent for a shift-by-wire transmission gear selector that can operate as both a traditional manual and a standard automatic<\/li>\n<li>The setup allows drivers to toggle between an H-pattern manual mode with a clutch pedal and a conventional automatic drive mode<\/li>\n<li>The design is conceptually similar to the transmission used in the Koenigsegg CC850 but focuses on an electronic driver interface rather than the physical gearbox itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Porsche is exploring an innovative way to keep the manual transmission alive in an increasingly automated and electrified automotive landscape. According to a recently published filing with the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Stuttgart-based automaker has designed a shift-by-wire gear selector that seamlessly transitions between a traditional H-pattern manual and a standard automatic mode.<\/p>\n<p>The patent describes a system where the driver can shift the lever forward and backward to cycle through standard automatic modes like Drive, Neutral, and Reverse. For a more engaging driving experience, the lever can be moved left and right into a dedicated H-pattern mode. In this manual setting, drivers would select numbered gears and operate a simulated clutch pedal, much like a conventional mechanical manual gearbox. Because the system relies on electronic signals rather than a physical linkage to the transmission, electric motors and springs are used to artificially recreate the tactile resistance and feedback of mechanical gear shifts.\n<\/p>\n<p>While the concept draws immediate comparisons to the highly complex Engage Shift System found in the multi-million-dollar Koenigsegg CC850 hypercar, Porsche\u2019s execution appears to be distinctly different. Rather than engineering an intricate multi-clutch gearbox that physically switches mechanical profiles, Porsche\u2019s patent focuses purely on the driver interface. This shift-by-wire approach means the simulated manual shifter could theoretically be paired with any underlying drivetrain, whether it is a traditional torque-converter automatic, a dual-clutch transmission (PDK), or even a fully electric powertrain.\n<\/p>\n<p>Developing and implementing such a system for mass-market sports cars presents a significant challenge. Unlike Koenigsegg, which can absorb extreme research and development costs into the price tags of ultra-exclusive hypercars, Porsche would need to make the technology financially viable across a more accessible lineup with tighter pricing constraints. Furthermore, the company already produces highly refined manual and PDK gearboxes, meaning this new dual-purpose shifter would need to prove its worth to both driving purists and everyday commuters. As with all patents, it remains to be seen whether this switchable gearbox interface will eventually make its way into future production vehicles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6693066\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Investors\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6692334\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Factor Bikes and Bugatti Unveil the $23,599 USD Bugatti Factor ONE Aero Road Bike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">HB Team<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    PorscheKoenigseggKoenigsegg CC850\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Automotive<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Automotive<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Automotive<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porsche has filed a new patent for a shift-by-wire transmission gear selector that can operate as both a traditional manual and a standard automatic<\/li>\n<li>The setup allows drivers to toggle between an H-pattern manual mode with a clutch pedal and a conventional automatic drive mode<\/li>\n<li>The design is conceptually similar to the transmission used in the Koenigsegg CC850 but focuses on an electronic driver interface rather than the physical gearbox itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Porsche is exploring an innovative way to keep the manual transmission alive in an increasingly automated and electrified automotive landscape. According to a recently published filing with the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Stuttgart-based automaker has designed a shift-by-wire gear selector that seamlessly transitions between a traditional H-pattern manual and a standard automatic mode.<\/p>\n<p>The patent describes a system where the driver can shift the lever forward and backward to cycle through standard automatic modes like Drive, Neutral, and Reverse. For a more engaging driving experience, the lever can be moved left and right into a dedicated H-pattern mode. In this manual setting, drivers would select numbered gears and operate a simulated clutch pedal, much like a conventional mechanical manual gearbox. Because the system relies on electronic signals rather than a physical linkage to the transmission, electric motors and springs are used to artificially recreate the tactile resistance and feedback of mechanical gear shifts.\n<\/p>\n<p>While the concept draws immediate comparisons to the highly complex Engage Shift System found in the multi-million-dollar Koenigsegg CC850 hypercar, Porsche\u2019s execution appears to be distinctly different. Rather than engineering an intricate multi-clutch gearbox that physically switches mechanical profiles, Porsche\u2019s patent focuses purely on the driver interface. This shift-by-wire approach means the simulated manual shifter could theoretically be paired with any underlying drivetrain, whether it is a traditional torque-converter automatic, a dual-clutch transmission (PDK), or even a fully electric powertrain.\n<\/p>\n<p>Developing and implementing such a system for mass-market sports cars presents a significant challenge. Unlike Koenigsegg, which can absorb extreme research and development costs into the price tags of ultra-exclusive hypercars, Porsche would need to make the technology financially viable across a more accessible lineup with tighter pricing constraints. Furthermore, the company already produces highly refined manual and PDK gearboxes, meaning this new dual-purpose shifter would need to prove its worth to both driving purists and everyday commuters. As with all patents, it remains to be seen whether this switchable gearbox interface will eventually make its way into future production vehicles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">HB Team<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    PorscheKoenigseggKoenigsegg CC850\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/3\/porsche-patents-shift-by-wire-gearbox-with-simulated-manual&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F17%2Ftwporsche-patents-shift-by-wire-gearbox-with-simulated-manual.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Automotive Mar 17, 2026 870 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By HB Team Share this article Daniel Pullen\/Future Publishing\/Getty Images Automotive Mar 17, 2026 870 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Porsche has filed a new patent for a shift-by-wire transmission gear selector that can operate as both a traditional manual and a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1840177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1840177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1840177"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1840177\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1840177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1840177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1840177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}