Ground Strap vs. Ground Cable

KitCarlson said
. The fine wire needs to be plated to provide corrosion protection. Corrosion is what leads to both mechanical failure and increase in resistance. Copper oxide is a poor conductor compared to copper. Road salt is a big enemy.

Very good point, and "protection" you pretty much get with an insulated cable

I might add that ground straps have not been used by OEMs for many, many years. "There just might be" a good reason for that