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Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] |  |
Long-term advance payments | $ 2,415 | $ 315
Asset retirement obligation | 5,177 |
Other liabilities | $ 7,592 | $ 315

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