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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Legal Proceedings (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	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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