NxtGen Emissions Controls was awarded the Best Cleantech and Advanced Technology Company at the Canadian Financing Forum on November 16, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia. NxtGen is developing innovative technology that reduces diesel engine emissions and enables engine manufacturers to increase fuel economy up to 10%. The Canadian Financing Forum is a major Canadian venture capital financing venue with presentations from 40 Cleantech, Information Technology and Biotechnology companies.

"NxtGen impressed the attendees at the Canadian Financing Forum winning the Forum Favorite award for Cleantech and Advanced Technology. Their emission control products target large markets in the diesel engine emissions and fuel economy business," said Dave Thomas, General Manager of the Canadian Financing Forum. "The company has made significant progress in 2006 and they are establishing themselves as one of the promising early stage companies to watch in Western Canada."

NxtGen has developed a non-catalytic Syngas Generator that enables active regeneration of diesel particulate filters and NOx catalyst/adsorbers in one integrated aftertreatment system. NxtGen technology significantly reduces the cost of diesel engine aftertreatment while meeting all Federal and State emission regulations. The Company is currently testing its component prototypes in an engine test cell and anticipates field trials of a retrofit aftertreatment system for medium and heavy diesel trucks in mid 2007. NxtGen is also developing syngas aftertreatment components for diesel engine manufacturers who must comply with strict EPA emission reduction regulations and a novel marine diesel emission reduction system.

The Canadian Financing Forum matches North American Corporate and VC investors with serious entrepreneurs looking to build world-class technology companies. The Forum, now in its 10th year, is one of the most respected resources for North American investors who seek to recognize, gain exposure to, and facilitate partnerships with the best and most promising Technology entrepreneurs and companies that are based in Canada. Past presenters have raised over $850 Million and 45% of the Presenting Companies attending the Canadian Financing Forum have successfully raised funds over the last 5 years (2001-2005).