Sustainability to Regeneration

I drew the diagram above in class today when describing the difference between sustainability and regenerative design in the context of architecture. I see no reason why it doesn't make sense in the context of product design and engineering.

Sustainability focuses on reducing negative impacts until one day there may be zero negative impact. Regenerative design proposes to heal wounds, repair damage, leading towards a positive impact on environment (broader context).

Why can't a car clean the air?

Why can't a car clean water?

Why can't a car upgrade materials and components?

What can a car give back to the local context, rather than always taking away?