With its well-thought-out overview of the topic, Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications is a resource that serves a variety of audiences both in academia and industry. Its comprehensive coverage includes both software and hardware aspects, model-based design methods for control systems, practical observations with real-world illustrations, and a focus on keeping abreast of the most recent industry developments, particularly in the realms of electric and autonomous vehicles, encompassing facets of security and connectivity (including AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and Internet of Vehicles). The volume also bridges interdisciplinary gaps through discussions on challenges such as system complexity, timely software updates, interoperability issues, power constraints, cost management, regulatory compliance, and adapting to rapid technological advancements, contributing to a more well-rounded understanding of the integration of dynamic, ever-evolving, modern techniques while ensuring synergy with standards of the highest quality for next-generation automotive applications.