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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accrual for loss contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Accrual for loss contracts |  |
Beginning balance | $ 81,066 | $ 89,773
Provision for loss accrual | 85,375 | 23,295
Releases to service cost of sales | (29,713) | (35,446)
Increase/(decrease) to loss accrual related to customer warrants | 971 | 3,506
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 154 | (62)
Ending balance | $ 137,853 | $ 81,066

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