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Segment Reporting and Information about Geographic Areas - Schedule of inventory by reportable segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total	$ 13,626	$ 12,839
Automotive
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total	11,139	10,996
Energy generation and storage segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total	$ 2,487	$ 1,843

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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