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Acquisitions And Divestitures Other (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Tula Technology Inc. | Powertrain Systems
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Interest in Cost Method Investment	$ 20
Quanergy | Electronics And Safety
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Interest in Cost Method Investment	$ 3

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