There are thermometers inside the battery pack to keep an eye on the temperatures. If the pack got too hot it will limit the usage of it I'm sure. The general rule is batteries are pretty much like people, they like the same temperatures. If its too hot for you, its too hot for them (same goes for cold). Using your A/C is a good idea to keep them happy and give them a long life. While talking with a guy who rebuilds battery packs for hybrids, he said the #1 cause of failure is overheating.
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