General Motors will develop a new family of gasoline engines of small volume, which will replace the motors Ecotec. The manufacturer promises to offer a line of three-and four-cylinder engines from 1.0 to 1.5 l to be applied on the cars around the world. GM said the engine will be lightweight and also benefit through the use of technologies such as direct injection, turbocharging and compatible with alternative fuels, although both will be implemented by most, it is not yet clear. "Our customers around the world are sure to reduce dependence on gasoline and emissions, said a spokesman for GM Jim Federico. -We are actively working on the electrification of cars and other technologies, but the quickest progress can be achieved through the continuous improvement of the familiar internal combustion engine ". Development of motors will take several years. According to GM, it is planned to release about 2 million new engines by the end of this decade. Increased production will begin approximately in the year 2015.