Net Investment in Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Vehicles, at cost	$ 66.0	$ 0.0
Accumulated depreciation	(0.9)	0.0
Net investment in operating leases	$ 65.1	$ 0.0

Net Investment In Operating Leases. Accumulated Depreciation

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