Net Investment In Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Vehicles, at cost	$ 75.8	$ 66.0
Accumulated depreciation	(4.8)	(0.9)
Net investment in operating leases	$ 71.0	$ 65.1

Net Investment In Operating Leases. Accumulated Depreciation

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