OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE (INCOME), NET - Schedule of Other Operating Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Costs to exit charging business	$ 19	$ 0
Merger and acquisition expense, net	2	2
Loss on sale of businesses	1	0
Adjustments associated with Spin-Off related balances	(3)	0
Other income, net	(2)	(1)
Other operating expense, net	$ 17	$ 1

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Amount of gain (loss) from sale and disposal of integrated set of activities and assets capable of being conducted and managed for purpose of providing return in form of dividend, lower cost, or other economic benefit to investor, owner, member and participant.

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Amount of other expense (income) that is infrequent in occurrence or unusual in nature.

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