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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Legal Proceedings (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) product
Commitments and contingencies |
Loss Contingency Accrual | $ | $ 1.4
TCCC |
Commitments and contingencies |
Voting interest (as a percent) | 18.50%
Number of energy products developed | product | 2

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