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Related-Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Due from Related Parties, Current [Abstract] |  |  |
Receivable from related party | $ 1,980 | $ 1,980 | $ 7,910
Investor [Member] | General Motors Company and Its Affiliates [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Related party ownership percentage of the Company's Class A Common Stock, minimum (as a percent) | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Investor [Member] | GM Global Technology Operations LLC and General Motors Holdings LLC [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
JDA, credit to research and development expense | $ 1,500 | $ 5,000 |
Due from Related Parties, Current [Abstract] |  |  |
Receivable from related party | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |

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